One of our favorite beaches in Los Cabos is Playa Monuments. Located on the far eastern side of Bahia Cabo San Lucas, this is an easy-to-access beach just a few miles from the busy tourist zone. You can take the bus to the top of the hill and walk down, or grab a taxi or even an Uber and have them drop you off between The Cape and Sunset Mona Lisa Restaurant.
There is limited parking if you have your own vehicle. There is an empty lot you walk down to gain access. This is a local’s surf break with a consistent left-hand break. Mornings are best for surfing and boogie boarding. The stretch in front of The Cape Hotel is where most people hang out. We prefer to go down the beach to access one of the coves. This is best done during low tide since the waves will make access difficult. You can also climb up and over the rocks using the old fence posts that run parallel to the shoreline as a guide. Do not be alarmed by the security guards that are present. All beaches in Mexico are public and the first 20 mts above high tide are open federal land. The security guards are there to keep squatters off the hundreds of acres that are under ownership dispute.
There are no services so be sure to bring your own towels, shade, and beverages and any other toys you require. The beach here is rarely calm enough for swimming, but is a joyous spot for beach combing and photography. We use it often for morning runs and hikes. This is not a popular spot, and we rarely see more than a few others. Pretty amazing since it is so close to the center of Cabo. The further you venture, the less people you will see. The views are amazing, with Land’s End in the distance. Also, a favorite for dogs with so many sticks and places to sniff at their disposal. We love bouldering up and over and through and find arches and caves as well as new secret spots around every nook and palm tree.
Insider’s tip- this is the perfect setting for sunset photo sessions. Tip 2 there are fireworks from weddings and events 3-4 times a week. So bring a blanket and a picnic and make a memorable evening of it. Tip 3 make reservations at one of the various restaurants at the Cape or The Jazz Club for live music and or Sunset Mona Lisa.
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Most predicted a westward turn as is normally the case. As she approached she lost strength and slowed to a crawl as we watched in anticipation the winds were down to 90 mph and a steady rain drenched the southern Baja.
The Pacific side was much more affected as the stalled storm dumped over 10” of needed rain onto our parched desert. The Sierras are made of steep-sided granite mountains and flash flood created arroyos flushing sand, soil, and debris into the ocean and sea. The uphill side of Cabo San Lucas does the same and the streets become concrete rivers flowing into the marina and out into Cabo Bay. As you can see this creates a huge mess on Medano Beach. The locals here are a strong dedicated group who are wasting no time getting our tourist destination back to the clean paradise you know and love. This group effort is a huge job that takes hundreds of hands and an army of assistance. Los Cabos is made up of people from all over Mexico who come for the opportunity to better their family’s lives, as well as people from all over the globe. Once discovered, the Baja and Los Cabos capture your hearts. You will find the Mexicans, Canadians, and Gringos that live here are from all over North America and the world. While we are a diverse group the one thing we all have in common is a strong love for our beautiful Los Cabos and an attitude of gratitude. On your next visit to this beautiful desert on the Sea be sure to thank the people that serve you with a smile and make your Los Cabos vacation so fantastic. Most everyone will ask you where you are from, please be sure to ask them where they are from. We all have a unique story to share and like being appreciated. This simple act of caring goes a long way to better understand and appreciate each other.
Your team at Cabosfinest will continue venturing about and reporting back to you as our desert by the Sea goes from parched dry season to deep green and lush rainy season. On the occasional times, we do get a bit or a lot of rain, we always thank the Gods! It is always a treat. We just love this wonderful Los Cabos and every season finds joy in being part of the community. This is the second half of our Hurricane season so we all stay prepared and optimistic. Los Cabos is fully functioning and ready for your next visit.
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There are no services here so bring what you need. Insider tip- before tourists this was called playa Chapita after the local prostitute. It was later called Playa Amore which is Lover’s Beach. Divorce Beach is where you ended up if you came home smelling like Chapita!
Next up is Playa Medano in the heart of Cabo San Lucas. This is the most popular beach in Los Cabos and for good reason. You have everything you need for a great day of beach fun. A very busy beach indeed with water sports, vendors, beach clubs, great restaurants and a calm beach that is one of the most swimmable in the area. Insider Tip- the beach massages are the best deal at $30 for 50 minutes.
On the far side of Cabo Bay is our personal favorite Monuments Beach. This is our closet beach to our corporate headquarters and where we get a lot of work and play accomplished. You have a ripping surf break in front of the Cape Hotel and some hidden coves further down to the right. This is a dog-friendly locals beach where everyone is happy and quick to lend a smile. We use this beach for early morning runs, lounging and swimming on calmer days, and even a beach fire at night with epic sunsets. Insiders Tip- this is one of the best spots for photos with through the arch visuals.
Nearby is one of the best-kept secrets, Cabo Bello Beach. Hard to find but worth the effort. Another dog-friendly locals beach with a protected area for swimming and snorkeling. Sandwiched between Misiones and Serena Del Mar resort it doesn’t get too crowded except for major Holidays. There are cool tidal pools and huge boulders to explore. Many weddings are held here. Insiders Tip- you gain access through the residential area Cabo Bello. They must let you through with an ID. Since all beaches in Mexico are public.
Cabo Del Sol Beach next to The Sheraton Hacienda Del Mar. This is an under the radar beach that is very quiet and easy to get to with a rent a car. This is a great beach for a long walk. Head to the right for privacy and cool coves to explore. Inside’s Tip- While the private Cove Club exclusive community further down from the parking is new and they are sensitive to outsiders, stay near the water and you are good to go.
Playa Los Viudas is another quiet beach just a half-mile east of Cabo Del Sol. With its craggy rocks and steep drop off, you must be careful. During low tide, there are little pools where you can plunge. The area is being transformed by Twin Dolphin but there is good parking and a changing room and public baths. Insider Tip- walk around past the point to the left and you have a great stretch where you can walk all the way to the private Maravilla Beach Club.
Santa Maria Bay- this is a favorite beach that is shaped like a crescent moon. It is one of the most popular for day tours on boats and catamarans. Being protected for swimming, snorkeling, kayaks, and SUP boards makes this a bit busy during peak season. The new Montage has an enviable location on this beach. It is a shame you can no longer drive up to this beach but they do offer good parking and facilities. Insider Tip- now that they are no longer dog friendly, we take a private charter catamaran that is dog friendly and spend the day. Woof woof.
Chileno Bay is another favorite for tourists and locals alike and popular with boat charters as well. This is a reef that attracts amazing aquatic life. The position of the reef gives us a few choice coves that are usually calm and swimmable year-round. The parking area is large but can get busy on weekends. There is handicap access and they have clean facilities. Insider’s Tip- head to the right and past the Chileno Bay Resort for the quietest side and the easiest for swimming.
Playa Palmilla- this is a historic location where the first resort Palmilla was built. This protected beach is still a local favorite and for the panga fishing fleet as well. There are good facilities, shade, and permanent showers and restrooms. Insiders Tip- during low tide you can walk to a series of sea caves and arches.
Playa Costa Azul and the three surf breaks-Old Mans, The Rock and Zippers. This is the famous surfing area that has something for every skill level. The easiest parking is at Zippers or go early and park near the Surf Hotel and walk through the tunnel. The beach is a bit rocky in spots. Old Man’s is the easiest and friendliest of the three, The Rock is bigger and Zippers is a fast powerful surf break. Insider Tip- try breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Cabo Surf Hotel.
Further out of Los Cabos you have endless options up and down both coasts. We explore them all and find it well worth it to venture further. The east cape is a world unto itself. The closest is La Laguna with great rock formations and privacy galore. Shipwrecks has a nice paved road almost the whole way there. It is a go-to surf break and we like the kayak surfing option here as well. You can pull up on the beach being aware of turtle season and set up camp for the day bringing plenty of food and cold beverages. There are a few hotels to choose from or many desire to camp on the beach. Insider Tip- being apples or carrots for the burros and you will make many new friends.
Cerritos is one of many Pacific side beaches and is fast becoming developed. We like the laid back surfer feel of this place. It is typically a colder water area so the summers are most popular. Cerritos has a shallow sandy beach and is perfect for all sorts of skill levels. Plenty of surf shacks and surf schools where you can rent a surf or boogie board. Insider Tip- park at Cerritos Surf Town pay their day pass and get most of it back in food and beverage while enjoying the lounge beds at the pool. They have a great restaurant bar and the best pool in the area.
Well, that covers it for the most part. I have a few secret spots I’m going to hold back. This is for the love of my surfing friends and for the safety of my family. Hope you understand.
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For those brave of heart and experienced on the waves, Monuments Surf Break is a grand place to ride the tasty waves. With views across Cabo San Lucas Bay directly through the Arch or “El Arco” at Land’s End, this is a world famous place to play…
Here we have directly on Monuments Beach The Cape Hotel and Residences By Thompson Hotels. Next to it is the famous Sunset de Monalisa Restaurant with Sunset Point Restaurant upstairs. All feature amazing views looking directly through the Arch at Land’s End. From these vantage points, you can see all the action the occurs almost endlessly on Cabo Bay; from cruise chips, fishing, sailboat, catamaran, and yacht charters of all sizes and fortunately priced for every budget.Of course with all this knowledge you now have on this special little point on the Sea of Cortez of Los Cabos, you can imagine what a great destination this is for vacationers, and for short and long term renters and owners.
On the opposite side of this point of land on the upper end of Cabo Bay lies a small, charming snorkel bay next to Misiones del Cabo Resort and Residences, and the Cabo Bello residential development.If you are looking to invest, live, retire, or just vacation for a week up to several months as many return visitors do, then you owe it to yourself to check out your opportunities here!Check out Misiones del Cabo condos for sale here,Cabo Bello Houses and Condos here,And the Cape Hotel and Residences.
Imagine spending time at Misiones or the Cape Hotel. You can walk to 7 restaurants, enjoy 2 sandy beaches, surf, Stand Up Paddle Board or snorkel…sounds like a dream life right? But it’s not, many people do it, and we have been living right here since 2013, and here in the Los Cabos Paradise since 2004.Let us help you make your dreams your realities!This is brought to you by cabosfinest.comyour Insider’s Guide to Los Cabos.Can you do me a favor? If you like this video give please click subscribe here. And be sure to sign up for your Cabosfinest bi-weekly newsletter on our website. Thank you for watching.
Cerritos Surf Town Resort Aahhh Cerritos, a beachfront paradise where the nature of Southern Baja mixes with the cool surf culture. The laid back atmosphere is contagious. This is a perfect choice where you can let your guard down and allow your spirit to fly…
This small surfing town is a short and beautiful drive northwest of Cabo San Lucas located on the cooler Pacific side of Los Cabos. It has one of the very best beaches for all sorts of water sports due to the gradual shallow sandy beach. This allows swimming, boogie boarding, skimming and surfing for all skill levels.Cerritos Surf Town has an enviable location right in the middle of the action. Just a few miles down the road from the highway you enter the property thru a palm-lined drive and you can instantly feel your stress melt away. This has been a favorite for not just surfers but for anyone looking for an alternative to the big resorts in Cabo. This is barefoot luxury in the best sense. The staff is attentive and happy. The restaurant is under a palapa perched just above the beach with a great view and a delicious menu serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.The oversized grand pool has a swim-up bar and is one of the best parts of this boutique resort. Surprisingly large for such a small affordable hotel. The large lounging beds are well-spaced giving you plenty of privacy in the back area or move forward to hear the music and watch the surfing. This is a great place for a long weekend, a long stay, or a family reunion, event, or wedding. Book a massage on the beach, take a day trip to Todos Santos or learn to surf, the options are wide and the margaritas are cold.On Sundays, they have live music that draws locals that come spend the day with a day pass. Currently, Daline Jones and Diego Rivera serenade us with their flowing Jazz Duo selections.Day passes are great but there is something special about booking an oceanfront villa bungalow and watching the spectacular sunsets. In the winter whale season, you will be amazed by how close in these gentle giants like to play. This is their breeding grounds so they are usually seen daily. Don’t forget to look behind you to see beautiful Sierra de la Lagunas mountain range where the full moons make their entrance. The lack of city lights makes star gazing another magical evening event.There are 9 different villas to choose from ranging from Roomy studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom villas. All have palapa roofs, Half are beachfront the others have garden views just one row back. Some have AC but you may only need that in the middle of summer. The weather is springlike year-round. Each villa has a large shaded deck with sitting areas and a nice hammock for lounging. You can be active and take advantage of all the natural outdoor adventures or sit back and let the laid back Baja lifestyle envelop you.If you are looking for a real beach vacation away from the crowds, where you immediately feel like you belong, give Cerritos Surf Town Resort a try. You will be glad you did and will dream of your return.And if you want to have your own place here, Portus Group is currently constructing its newest Soleado condo project right on the beach next door! Various condos, villas, and lots are for sale in this area. Please inquire about anything you have in mind. We are here to assist you in your Baja Life and investment goals.
Cabo San Lucas translates to The Cape of Saint Luke. On one end of the Bay is the Arch at Land’s End the other side of the Bay is Monuments Beach. We spend most of our beach time here away from the crowds…
This is also the closest beach to our Cabosf Finest headquarters. It is so pleasant to live close to all the action but just far enough away that it is rarely if ever crowded with other people. If you walk to one of the hidden coves during low tide you have assured your privacy. Monuments Beach is a legendary surf break for those brave souls who know what they are doing. Mostly locals enjoy this craggy bottom spot. The water is aqua blue and very clean. Sure there are so many exceptional beaches in Los Cabos but we prefer the quiet coves, the sculptured granite outcropping, and the colorful sunsets that make Monuments Beach one of our favorites.
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Here we have directly on Monuments Beach The Cape Hotel and Residences By Thompson Hotels. Next to it is the famous Sunset de Monalisa Restaurant with Sunset Point Restaurant upstairs. All feature amazing views looking directly through the Arch at Land’s End. From these vantage points, you can see all the action the occurs almost endlessly on Cabo Bay; from cruise chips, fishing, sailboat, catamaran, and yacht charters of all sizes and fortunately priced for every budget.
Of course with all this knowledge you now have on this special little point on the Sea of Cortez of Los Cabos, you can imagine what a great destination this is for vacationers, and for short and long term renters and owners.
On the opposite side of this point of land on the upper end of Cabo Bay lies a small, charming snorkel bay next to Misiones del Cabo Resort and Residences, and the Cabo Bello residential development. If you are looking to invest, live, retire, or just vacation for a week up to several months as many return visitors do, then you owe it to yourself to check out your opportunities here! Check out Misiones del Cabo condos for sale here, Cabo Bello Houses and Condos here, And the Cape Hotel and Residences.
Imagine spending time at Misiones or the Cape Hotel. You can walk to 7 restaurants, enjoy 2 sandy beaches, surf, Stand Up Paddle Board or snorkel…sounds like a dream life right? But it’s not, many people do it, and we have been living right here since 2013, and here in the Los Cabos Paradise since 2004. Let us help you make your dreams your realities!
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